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The Tri-Town RotaNews - April 12, 2006
President Peter brought the meeting to order and Joe Carroll offered grace.
Visiting Rotarians and Guests:
Paul Brigham (previously of TBM Rotary) and now with the Wolfeboro NH Club,
Kim Hazarvation, Concord, NH, and Lois McGinness of North Andover, MA.
John Plate brought his wife, Carol, as a guest.
Make Ups:
There were no makeup cards today
If you missed today's meeting, you have until May 3 to complete a makeup.
Fines and Happy Dollars:
- Oscar Padjen was happy that he was seated next to some "exciting" women!
- Joe Carroll is proud of all his granddaughter's accomplishments.
- Peter McAllister claims that Bob Luscinski saved him from potential IRS problems this tax year.
- Gary Sinclair thanked Barbara for making cookies.
Raffle:
Both Lois McGinnis and Todd Darling drew cards & Todd came out the winner of the $81.50 jackpot. Congratulations! Then, Todd donated the full amount back to the golf tournament - thank you, Todd!!
Announcements:
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Golf Tourney June 12th.
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Todd Darling had an announcement indicating that the Ipswich Country Club on April 24 was sponsoring a 3 hour seminar (9am-12pm) showing people who were interested in how to run a golf tournament. In the afternoon, free golf would be offered at the club.
Don't forget - June 12 is our GOLF TOURNAMENT - START ASKING FOR GOLFERS AND SPONSORS!!
Program:
Our speaker today was Bob Kuzara from the Center for Business Planning -
Bob's topic was on "Globalization - How it Affects Business Cost Effectiveness & You"
Bob indicates that the technology is here for globalization, that the secrets to driving more value into people's business is through outsourcing and it is important to demystify the outsourcing game. He claims that when jobs are created overseas, even more jobs yet are created within the US. Businesses must focus to outsource in order to win, not to shrink. The best companies are the best collaborators. The 20th century was made up of US companies; the 21st century will be made up mostly of Asian companies.
Businesses should spend more time on business goals, and track outcomes. Businesses should achieve a "best practices" approach company wide:
- Outsource what you don't do well
- Do what you do well (Brand your identity)
Operating costs will go down and vital resources will go up. Core business will thrive.
Examples of outsourcing include: customer service, HR, tax preparation, restaurant reservations, taking doctor's appointments, & receiving personal mail.
The Tri-Town RotaNews - April 19, 2006
President Peter called the meeting to order at 12:15 and President in Waiting John Plate offered grace.
Visiting Rotarians and Guests:
Jeff Dickinson from the Beverly Club visited us today.
Gretchen Marks brought Nancy Luther as her guest.
Make Ups:
There were no makeup cards today
If you missed today's meeting, you have until May 10 to complete a makeup.
Fines and Happy Dollars:
A smiling Jeff Kruck brought Spencer around to visit the members, and no one could resist.
- Gretchen Marks was pleased that she had 2 guests with her AND that Todd Darling was elevated to the President Elect position!
- Bob Was disclosed that, since his daughter had decided to become betrothed, his son has announced his own engagement, as well!
- Jan Sinclair is happy with the paint job of her Cherry Red Dining Room.
- But Gary Sinclair is less than enthusiastic with the new color of Jan's room (he was happy with the old color)! But he is happy with the couch!
- Harry Martin announced to the club that HE's BAAAAAACK from his trip to St. Croix and he proceeded to remind Rotary members that if anyone should get IRS refund checks, they should consider donating to The Rotary Foundation. Harry also mentioned that on his trip he had a chance to see 189 proof Cruizan rum made -- no flash bulbs permitted due to certain explosion!
- John Plate said that if everyone is nice to Todd Darling, he will levitate!
- President Peter said he enjoyed his golf; and that his son's hockey was over for the season but that it started in another month so that the club would be certain to hear about his son's victories once again!
Raffle:
There were no winners today.
Announcements:
RYLA cleanup at Camp Rotary is scheduled for Saturday April 29 - Let Todd know that you will be there.
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Golf Tourney June 12th.
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Don't forget - June 12 is our GOLF TOURNAMENT - START ASKING FOR GOLFERS AND SPONSORS!!
Subject - Golf
Program:
Gretchen Marks introduced our speaker, Thelma Kenerson, volunteer staff member of The Box-Top Consignment and Thrift Shop. The proceeds from the shop go to the Topsfield-Boxford Community Club and contributions from the club support flu clinic staffing, Councils on Aging in Topsfield and Boxford, Hospice, Tri-Town Council, HAWK, the ABC House and other local charities. Thelma, who moved from Saugus to Topsfield, has been an area resident for 35 years.
Thelma explained that the Topsfield-Boxford Community Club started 88 years ago by preserving food for WW1 and then raising money to pay for a nurse. The building which the Shop is located used to be a carpenter shop and the majority of help is that of volunteers. $30,000-$35,000 is raised to be given to charities. One side of the store is thrift (100% profit) and the other side is consignment (the seller gets a portion of the proceeds returned to him/her). $3 bag sales are very popular and she advised that people get there early! Also, a group, such as Rotary, can set up an account at the shop and, if an item is sold under that group name, it would be added to the group's account.
Upcoming Programs:
April 26: - TBM member Jeff Kruck will give a classification presentation.
May 3: - TBM member Derek Scialdone will give a classification presentation.
May 31: - Better Business Bureau
Calendar:
April 29 - RYLA cleanup at Camp Rotary.
Golf Tourney June 12th.
Calendar of District Events
Membership News:
Here's a great idea, bring a friend next week for lunch.
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